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What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The deal fell through over unresolved disagreements over contentious issues, mainly on agriculture and automotive sector tariffs.

Recipe: Pasande, A Mutton Dish For An Emperor

Recipe: Pasande, A Mutton Dish For An Emperor

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Eat meat the way Mughal emperors did and cook up a storm and win hearts with this mutton delight.

High drama in Mumbai over 'kabutarkhana' as protesters clash with police

High drama in Mumbai over 'kabutarkhana' as protesters clash with police

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The Jain community, for whom feeding pigeons is a sacred tradition, have fiercely opposed the closure, with demonstrations in Mumbai highlighting the cultural significance and the distress of pigeons dying on streets.

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Stir-fried yam is a treat.

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Frankly, I never expected to be offroading in an electric vehicle, let alone an SUV of this calibre, raves Rajesh Karkera/Rediff after a test drive.

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

India's mergers & acquisitions (M&As) market recorded deals worth $45.44 billion in the first half of 2025, up nearly 3.3 per cent from a year ago, even as ultra large-ticket transactions remained subdued. During the first half, the 7.1 per cent rise in deal count to 1,614 signals continuing appetite among domestic conglomerates and private equity (PE) funds for mid-sized and smaller assets.

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.

Trump's Tariffs: Why India Needs To Be Strategic

Trump's Tariffs: Why India Needs To Be Strategic

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

In trade negotiations, as in chess, sometimes you need to accept a temporary disadvantage to secure a better long-term position, points out Sonal Varma, chief economist (India and Asia ex-Japan) at Nomura.

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.' 'As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.'

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Ganesh Natarajan offers advice on how to build and scale your first start-up.

Want To Lose Weight The Healthy Way? Ask rediffGURU

Want To Lose Weight The Healthy Way? Ask rediffGURU

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

Indian food services sector to grow by 8.1% from 2024 to 2028: Report

Indian food services sector to grow by 8.1% from 2024 to 2028: Report

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Indian food services sector is expected to grow at a CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) of 8.1 per cent between 2024 and 2028 on the back of rapid urbanisation, robust GDP growth, a rising younger population, and greater exposure among consumers, said a new report. The India Food Services Report-2024, brought out by the National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI), states that the sector contributes 1.9 per cent to India's GDP and is projected to grow to Rs 7.76 trillion by 2028 from Rs 5.69 trillion currently.

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A nut-filled basmati rice pudding from Bengal.

Recipe: Bethica's Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idlis

Recipe: Bethica's Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idlis

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Millets, dal and a bunch of spices can be steamed together for an awesome version of this rice cake.

What Shux Did In His 1st Week In Space

What Shux Did In His 1st Week In Space

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla's first seven days in space have combined science, ceremony, and moments of levity.

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.

Recipe: Vidhya's Sesame Cucumber Salad

Recipe: Vidhya's Sesame Cucumber Salad

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Til turns cucumbers into a delicacy.

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

At the Mumbai campus the institute will offer both UG and graduate degrees, most of its courses will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

To feel better on a chilly day, dine on this soul-warming veggie soup.

Recipe: Vidhya's Bhang Ki Chutney

Recipe: Vidhya's Bhang Ki Chutney

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Who would have guessed that hemp seeds could be so tasty?

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!

Beyond 9 to 5: The Bike Taxi Hustle

Beyond 9 to 5: The Bike Taxi Hustle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Rising inflation and stagnant wages are forcing a number of salaried professionals to venture into the bike taxi service as part-time riders.

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game.

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Sykes, who has been contributing to cricket operations as a volunteer at Edgbaston for more than a decade, narrated his Dhoni moment to PTI.

Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad For You

Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad For You

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Even a few servings of ultra-processed foods can contribute significantly to your daily calorie intake, warns dietician Rachel Anthony.

Recipe: Sagar's Seafood Futomaki Rolls

Recipe: Sagar's Seafood Futomaki Rolls

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Homemade suhi can be as tasty as anything you can order at a restaurant.

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'All the government and private offices are functioning.' 'Overall, life is continuing normally.' 'People of Iran are showing spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.'

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Travellers are keen to explore traditional Indian arts and crafts like Madhubani painting in Bihar, pottery and weaving workshops in Rajasthan, or Kathakali and Kalaripayattu training in Kerala.

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how simple remedies like a warm cup of ginger tea can help reduce bloating and flatulence during periods.

RBI lowers FY26 inflation projection to 4%

RBI lowers FY26 inflation projection to 4%

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday lowered the inflation projection for the current fiscal to 4 per cent from 4.2 per cent earlier, taking into account good agricultural output and falling crude prices.

Recipe: Sharad's Ragi Laddus

Recipe: Sharad's Ragi Laddus

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Everyday laddus to sweeten the end of a meal.

Recipe: Macher Jhol/Bengali Fish Curry

Recipe: Macher Jhol/Bengali Fish Curry

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A classic fish curry from Bengal.

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

With the rise of wellness tourism and experiential travel, specialised jobs are being created in spa management, event planning and local experience curation, besides social media management.

How To Get More Iron, Protein For Kids

How To Get More Iron, Protein For Kids

Rediff.com9 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna offers advice on how to keep your kids healthy.

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.

What's On Tara's Plate?

What's On Tara's Plate?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

What are the stars eating?

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt/Rediff look at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- its study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for a peculiar rage that breeds crimes against women.